Animal welfare survey sets course for higher standards – consumers take a clear position. Federal Association of Consumer Organizations: “Politics must set the course” – for animal-friendly husbandry systems.
75 percent of those surveyed demand financial support for farmers. 72 percent of consumers want husbandry labeling, such as that which already exists for eggs, for example. In Germany, in addition to the European models, there is already government labeling for unprocessed pork. According to the Federal Association, however, the current system for husbandry identification has gaps.